Naomi Ruth Cohen Charitable Foundation Finds New Home at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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Cohens and President Horowitz Announce New Institute for Mental Health
Education

CHICAGO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After years of working
together to help families touched by the stigma of mental illness, Lawrence
and Marilyn Cohen of Evanston, Ill., and Chicago School President Michael
Horowitz announce the creation of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental
Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Named in honor of the Cohens' daughter, who took her life in May 2000,
the institute will carry the tradition of advocacy and education began by
Lawrence and Marilyn when they established Naomi Ruth Cohen Charitable
Foundation in 2002. By moving the foundation's assets under the stewardship
of The Chicago School, the Cohens have made the largest gift in the
school's near 30 year history.

In its new home, the institute will continue to fulfill its educational
mission through conferences, workshops, the perpetuation of an annual
fellowship for a TCS clinical psychology student, and a variety of other
educational activities.

"We are grateful to have the opportunity to benefit from the
professionalism The Chicago School has to offer," said Mr. Cohen to the
school's Board of Trustees in October. "Our organizations have parallel
missions making the partnership symbiotic; it will mean permanence and
stability for our educational activities, and it will mean extending the
reach of what you do."

The collaboration between The Chicago School and the Cohens spans
nearly a decade. Faculty members from the Clinical Psy.D. Department have
been active participants in the foundation's conferences since they began.
The school's Center for Latino Mental Health has teamed with the family to
sponsor a workshop that targeted mental health issues in the Latino
community, while other conferences have focused on the unique needs of
African-Americans, women and girls, children and adolescents, and adults
over 50.

"This gift is an indication that others in the community share The
Chicago School vision and understand that, working together, we can
accomplish so much more," President Horowitz said in acknowledging the
Cohens' gift. "We are grateful to Larry and Marilyn for entrusting us with
the foundation they have created, and for joining with us in the ongoing
challenges of addressing mental illness."

The announcement of the institute comes at a time when the need for
advocacy is great. According to World Health Organization reports, four of
the 10 leading causes of disability throughout developed countries are
mental disorders. By 2020, illness classified as Major Depressive will be
the leading cause of disability in the world for women and children.
According to the National Alliance of Mental Health, one in five families
are touched by a mental illness with more than 2 million Americans
struggling with bipolar disorder, which puts them at higher risk for
suicide if they are not getting treatment they need.

The Cohens will remain active with the new institute, serving as chair
and vice chair respectively. Jill Randell, who has served as administrator
of the foundation since its inception, will continue as executive director.

"We talk about the ripples one little pebble can create," Mr. Cohen
said. "Our hope is that this gift and this partnership will result in
ripples that can help many people dealing with the realities of mental
illness."

About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology:

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is the
nation's leading nonprofit school exclusively dedicated to the applications
of psychology and related behavioral sciences. The school is an active
member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional
Psychology, which has recognized The Chicago School for its distinguished
service and outstanding contributions to cultural diversity and advocacy.
For more information about the school, visit http://www.thechicagoschool.edu.

For more information about the new Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for
Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
email NRCInstitute@thechicagoschool.edu or call 312.467.2552.

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